Overview
Evergreen Natural Resources - Summers 21 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, operating in the United States. It is an operational site in Las Animas County.
Evergreen Natural Resources - Summers 21 is a gas extraction facility situated near Cokedale, Colorado, within Las Animas County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it operates under federal and state regulations. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. Operated within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), the facility adheres to safety and environmental standards. Its location in a rural area near Cokedale suggests lower population density, reducing certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's operations are subject to state regulations regarding water usage and methane emissions. Proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed may necessitate careful management of potential water contamination risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County, United States. The specific address is SEC 19V T32S R65W, with a postcode of 81082.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines.
The facility is currently operational.
Environmental considerations include managing water usage, preventing methane leaks, and protecting local water sources such as the Purgatoire River watershed. Operators must follow state regulations for well construction and emissions control.
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